Cars go vroom vroom...

[buffettbride]

I might be buying a car soon. Not sure if new or used. Definitely under $30k. Preferably in the $15-$25k department. I have no brand loyalty.

Must have 4 doors, A/C, and not be a truck or SUV. (Could be an SAV)

What would you get?

[ph4ever]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

[Left Field ParrotHead]

By the overwhelming sentiment on the board today, I wouldn't recommend a Toyota.

I've been a Chevy guy for years. Not on purpose either. No brand loyalty here. Current ride is the Malibu and I really like it.

[buffettbride]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

[buffettbride]

By the overwhelming sentiment on the board today, I wouldn't recommend a Toyota.

I've been a Chevy guy for years. Not on purpose either. No brand loyalty here. Current ride is the Malibu and I really like it.

We have a Toyta Tacoma already. Not loving what Toyota is currently offering. Not loving Toyota in general right now.

[ph4ever]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

I like big things though.

[lime rickie]

Currently driving a PT Cruiser convertible. Loads of fun but not a good bad weather car. Always loved my VWs...had a Jetta and then a Cabrio, they were both great.

Are you going for practicality? Size?

[buffettbride]

Currently driving a PT Cruiser convertible. Loads of fun but not a good bad weather car. Always loved my VWs...had a Jetta and then a Cabrio, they were both great.

Are you going for practicality? Size?

I wouldn't buy a VW anything or a PT Cruiser. We can rule out any kind of Outback wagon, also. I think they are cute but every person I drive behind who owns one is a total tool.

It's gotta do winter, but doesn't need 4wd necessarily. Not really thinking I want to go minivan, although the kids seem to think I could rock a van pretty well. My insides are screaming, "NEEEEVVVAAAAHHHHHH" though.

[buffettbride]

And I think I want to stick with a V6. My truck has one and I'm not sure I could go back to a 4 cylinder. I will if I have to for price/gas reasons, but I looooove having a V6.

[lime rickie]

Currently driving a PT Cruiser convertible. Loads of fun but not a good bad weather car. Always loved my VWs...had a Jetta and then a Cabrio, they were both great.

Are you going for practicality? Size?

I wouldn't buy a VW anything or a PT Cruiser. We can rule out any kind of Outback wagon, also. I think they are cute but every person I drive behind who owns one is a total tool.

It's gotta do winter, but doesn't need 4wd necessarily. Not really thinking I want to go minivan, although the kids seem to think I could rock a van pretty well. My insides are screaming, "NEEEEVVVAAAAHHHHHH" though.

Aww...the Cruiser convertible is fun.

[VanillaGrl]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

Ahhh okay...'cause I was gonna say the same as Connie.

[buffettbride]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

Ahhh okay...'cause I was gonna say the same as Connie.

Although, we haven't ruled out a new Cherokee Laredo. More than we want to spend, but I've always liked them.

[buffettbride]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

Ahhh okay...'cause I was gonna say the same as Connie.

Although, we haven't ruled out a new Cherokee Laredo. More than we want to spend, but I've always liked them.

I guess it's just the Grand Cherokee now. I dunno. It's the one in the commercial with Eminem playing.

[VanillaGrl]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

Ahhh okay...'cause I was gonna say the same as Connie.

Although, we haven't ruled out a new Cherokee Laredo. More than we want to spend, but I've always liked them.

I guess it's just the Grand Cherokee now. I dunno. It's the one in the commercial with Eminem playing.

Ooohhhh....niiice!

[LIPH]

I have an Infiniti G20 and I think it's a really good car but I don't think they make it anymore.

[conched]

You lost me with must not be a truck or suv....

'Cause we already have one.

Ahhh okay...'cause I was gonna say the same as Connie.

Although, we haven't ruled out a new Cherokee Laredo. More than we want to spend, but I've always liked them.

I guess it's just the Grand Cherokee now. I dunno. It's the one in the commercial with Eminem playing.

We have a Cherokee (2008) and it has been a great vehicle. Never use the 4W drive, but just had to have it. Our dealership here is what SOLD us on that particular BUY.

[bravedave]

Her's your coffee. . .

. . . time to wake up. This car is not for you. Your kids are going to own it in just a few years. Buy one that you will trust them in and just enjoy it for a short time before they get their hands on it.
I recommend a Ford 4cyl sedan, like an early model Fusion (or Focus). No real serious bugs, and later models sold well. Very safe.

Edited for spelling and to add "or Focus"

[Hockey Mon]

Currently driving a PT Cruiser convertible. Loads of fun but not a good bad weather car. Always loved my VWs...had a Jetta and then a Cabrio, they were both great.

Are you going for practicality? Size?

I wouldn't buy a VW anything or a PT Cruiser. We can rule out any kind of Outback wagon, also. I think they are cute but every person I drive behind who owns one is a total tool.

It's gotta do winter, but doesn't need 4wd necessarily. Not really thinking I want to go minivan, although the kids seem to think I could rock a van pretty well. My insides are screaming, "NEEEEVVVAAAAHHHHHH" though.

Lots of people say "no mini van - ever". Then half of them buy one. I was against it at first. I like it now. I don't love because, well, if I did, I'd have to turn in my testicles but it really is a great car. I don't mind driving it. You can drive around a bunch of kids and don't have to worry about trying to squish them into the back seat. You can haul a ton of stuff. I've moved couches, a reclining easy chair, wood, the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders, mulch, etc. The built in DVD player is great and key for traveling. We have a Honda Odyssey.

You may be able to get one for under $30K, I dunno. We paid mid-30's for ours.

[ph4ever]

Currently driving a PT Cruiser convertible. Loads of fun but not a good bad weather car. Always loved my VWs...had a Jetta and then a Cabrio, they were both great.

Are you going for practicality? Size?

I wouldn't buy a VW anything or a PT Cruiser. We can rule out any kind of Outback wagon, also. I think they are cute but every person I drive behind who owns one is a total tool.

It's gotta do winter, but doesn't need 4wd necessarily. Not really thinking I want to go minivan, although the kids seem to think I could rock a van pretty well. My insides are screaming, "NEEEEVVVAAAAHHHHHH" though.

That's what I was saying, and then I drove across country in one.

I do miss my mini van.

[buffettbride]

Her's your coffee. . .

. . . time to wake up. This car is not for you. Your kids are going to own it in just a few years. Buy one that you will trust them in and just enjoy it for a short time before they get their hands on it.
I recommend a Ford 4cyl sedan, like an early model Fusion (or Focus). No real serious bugs, and later models sold well. Very safe.

Edited for spelling and to add "or Focus"

I had forgotten about those. The Fusion was the only Ford my dad ever owned before he died (he was a Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep guy through and through).

And you're right--it's probably the vehicle that my daughter and son will drive.